Project Management

Work towards a PMP® designation.

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Policies & FAQs

Policies

For purposes of refunds, the day refers to the calendar day, beginning at 12:00 am.

1. Cohort Program

To withdraw from the cohort program, please provide written notice to CCE via email (and include contact info).

• Withdraw 20 days or more before the cohort program start date: 100% refund
• Withdraw 19-7 days before cohort program start date: 70% refund OR transfer to the next available cohort program delivery date; must direct detailed written request to Program Manager for review and determination
• Withdraw 6-0 days before the module program start date: no refund; no transfer – no exceptions

2. Modules*
*not applicable to participants who have registered in the Cohort Program

To withdraw from a module, please provide written notice to CCE via email (and include contact info).

• Withdraw 20 days or more before the module start date: 100% refund
• Withdraw 19-7 days before module start date: 70% refund OR transfer to the next available module delivery date; must direct detailed written request to Program Manager for review and determination
• Withdraw 6-0 days before the module start date: no refund; no transfer – no exceptions

CCE reserves the right to cancel the program due to low enrolment or other factors.

Prerequisite Modules

Participants are required to successfully complete foundational Module One prior to attending the other program modules. It is highly recommended, but not enforced, that Module Two be taken after Module One.

Successful Completion of Modules/Certificate of Completion

To receive a grade of “Pass” in a module, all participants must attend 100% of the module and receive a grade of “70%” or higher on the exam.

To receive a McMaster University Certification of Completion in Project Management, participants must receive a grade of “Pass” in all six modules. Once started, participants have three years to complete the program.

Absences - Cohort Participants

Cohort participants must attend all modules in sequence. If a module is missed, a refund will not be issued. In extenuating circumstances, the Program Manager may approve transferring to another offering to complete a missed module with advanced notice. However, this is at the sole discretion of the Program Manager. Decisions will be made on an individual basis. If you are a cohort participant and will have to miss a module, please contact the Program Manager to discuss. A fee of $99 will be applied to additional module transfer requests beyond the first change.

Tax Receipts

Professional Development courses do not qualify to receive tax receipts for course fees.

Business Administration Diploma Second Credential

The McMaster Certificate of Completion earned through the Project Management Program may be counted as 9 units of general elective credit towards the Business Administration Diploma. Individuals must successfully complete all 6 modules and receive a Certificate of Completion to be eligible.

As per McMaster University Senate policy (May 2017), a course can be used no more than two times towards a McMaster University credential. At McMaster, the term credential refers to a certificate, a certificate of completion, a diploma, a MyOWNMcMaster milestone, and an undergraduate degree.

McMaster recognizes transfer courses from the Global Knowledge program as follows:

• Must be core courses completed within the past three years;
• Elective topics or custom training workshops are not eligible;
• May transfer a maximum of four modules;
• Proof of successful completion of a Global Knowledge core course within the past three years is required; and
• Approval of transfers are granted at the sole discretion of the Program Manager.

External Transfers

McMaster allows external transfers for PMP 101: Project Management Fundamentals only. Participants must request approval for the transfer from the Program Manager prior to enrolling in other modules. Approval is at the full discretion of the Program Manager and requires:

• Submission of a course outline to ensure that the course content is at least 80% comparable to PMP 101
• Proof of achievement of a grade of C- or higher in the previous course
• Completion within the previous 3 years
• Payment of $99 transfer fee* (once approved by the Program Manager)

*The transfer fee is subject to change.

Program Instructors

Instructors are not able to approve special requests regarding tuition, missing modules, or missing time from class. Please direct all such queries in writing to the Program Manager.

Instructors for the Project Management Program may change from the information posted to the course website, or print catalogues/brochures. All instructors for the program are qualified subject matter experts.

FAQs

Where are the classes held?

Courses are held at McMaster CCE's new home, One James North (1 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario).

Do I need to complete any work before the class?

There is no required pre-work for the Project Management program.

Are there any tests/assignments in the courses?

Yes. All modules have a multiple choice exam which will be completed in class on the last day of the session.

I need proof of attendance for reimbursement. Where can I find this?

You can access a proof of enrolment letter through Mosaic. To do so, follow the instructions below:

2. In the Academics section, look for the drop down menu labelled “other academic”

3. From this menu, select Enrolment/Financial Letters and click the double arrows

4. Put in the corresponding information:

• Select Academic Career for this Letter: Select Continuing Education.
• Select Academic Term for this Letter: Select the term in which you took the class.
• Select which letter you would like to request: Select Enrolment/Completion letter.
• Select your delivery option: Select PDF.

Please note: your grade will only appear once it has been uploaded by the administrative staff. This allow up to two weeks for grades to be submitted once the class has finished.

Should I take the Project Management six-module Certificate of Completion program, or the PMP® Exam Prep course?

You should only take the PMP® Exam Prep Boot Camp course if you are planning to write the PMP® certification exam. This course is specifically designed to ensure you are prepared for the exam, which is known to be highly technical and challenging. If you are new to project management, or looking for formal training on how to incorporate project management approaches into your work, you should take the Project Management Certificate of Completion program.

Do I need to have a project management background to take the PMP® Exam Prep course or Agile Project Management?

Yes. This means you should have work experience in the project management field and/or formal project management experience. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

Am I eligible to write the PMP® certification exam?

Eligibility is determined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. According to the PMI®, participants must meet the following requirements to be eligible: